At a Glance
Median Income
$55,750
$35,040 per capita
Home Value
$287,500
Zillow: $278,673
Median Rent
$481/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
2,451/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Farmington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Farmington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Farmington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Farmington residents earn a median household income of $55,750 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Farmington is $287,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,673. Median rent is $481/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Farmington reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,451/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Farmington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Farmington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population136
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density378/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$35,040
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$287,500
Rent$481
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$278,673
Housing Units97
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property2,451/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,633 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Farmington was founded in 1878.
The median home in Farmington was built in 1938.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.